Gossip Girl is a popular American teen drama television series based on the book series of the same name written by Cecily von Ziegesar. The show follows the lives of privileged upper-class adolescents living in Manhattan's Upper East Side. The term 'YENTA' is used to describe a gossipy person, which is an apt description for the main character of Gossip Girl, who is known for her ability to spread rumors and secrets.